Queen Mary Hotel - Food & Beverage Purchase & Receiving Clerk

Evolution Hospitality; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated F&B Purchasing and Receiving Clerk to ensure seamless food and beverage operations. This role involves meticulous inspection of deliveries, maintaining organized records, and conducting inventories to guarantee adequate supplies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in service. Join a team that values culture and results, and contribute to creating unique experiences across luxury and boutique hotels.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field experience preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented interactions with guests.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Ensure proper receiving procedures to maintain product freshness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking capabilities

Basic understanding of financial data

Ability to operate computerized systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer applications (word processing, email, spreadsheets)

Job description

The F&B Purchasing and Receiving Clerk is responsible for ensuring that all food, beverage, and non-food deliveries are received, inspected, and match the purchase orders; logging all incoming and outgoing guest packages; maintaining an organized filing system for purchase orders and delivery statuses; conducting inventories of storerooms and coolers to ensure adequate supplies; and promptly reviewing and fulfilling department requisitions.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field experience preferred.
• Progressive experience in a hotel environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to operate hotel computerized purchasing and inventory systems.
• Effective communication skills to clearly convey information and ideas.
• Ability to evaluate options quickly and accurately.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong multitasking capabilities.
• Problem-solving skills to anticipate, prevent, identify, and resolve workplace issues.
• Ability to assimilate complex information from various sources and adapt accordingly.
• Active listening skills to understand and clarify concerns of coworkers and guests.
• Basic understanding of financial data and arithmetic functions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented interactions with guests and staff.
• Maintain regular attendance as per Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Adhere to high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.
• Follow Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Be attentive, helpful, and courteous to guests, managers, and colleagues.
• Respond promptly to calls from the department, vendors, guests, and employees.
• Assist with preparing interdepartmental and external correspondence.
• Ensure proper receiving procedures to maintain product freshness.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintaining office supplies.
• Keep loading dock, storeroom, refrigerator, and freezer areas clean and organized.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Property Information:

Evolution Hospitality is the lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, creating unique experiences across a collection of independent, luxury, boutique, and lifestyle hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges across North America. We value culture and results equally, emphasizing honesty, humility, and continuous personal and professional growth. Our team comprises caring, talented individuals committed to excellence.